Magic the Gathering returns to NEC

The NEC has been chosen to host Magic: The Gathering Grand Prix over 11-13 August, 2017 which will see over 3,000 gamers come to the midlands based venue to compete in the UK venue.

David Gallagher, Business Development Manager for the NEC said: “We are delighted to be welcoming the Magic Grand Prix to the NEC. Over the last few years we have hosted more and more events that bring the gaming community together, and we are in a great location to open these fantastic events to a national audience.”

Magic: The Gathering is the world’s original trading card game. Over its 23-year history, Magic has transported players to more than a dozen distinct fantasy worlds and grown its catalogue to encompass over 15,000 unique cards. It has been printed in 11 languages and is played in at least 70 countries.

Trevor Baker from Channel Fireball, who organises the Magic the Gathering events across the globe, said: “Magic’s deep strategy, compelling worlds, and rich visuals have drawn in twenty million players from around the world, and each week, at more than 7,000 hobby gaming stores, this diverse collection of people comes together to find common ground in their shared love of the game.

Magic the Gathering to be hosted at the NEC

“We wanted a venue that was easily accessible and with the NEC being in the heart of the UK, which enables visitors from across the country the ability to travel to the venue with ease; whether they choose the travel by road or rail. The venue has been hosting fantastic live events for over 40 years so we are confident that they will be able to help us deliver a successful Grand Prix.”